Posted 2008-08-21 7:56 AM (#90098) Subject: Strange Question....
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Posts: 326 Location: Gallatin, TN
Hi,
I have a very strange question regarding my 8 y/o TWH gelding. Please forgive any incorrect anatomical terminology. When he urinates, he does not drop his penis down at all from the sheath. Has anyone seen another horse do this? Is it something that I should be concerned about? He is very healthy and has a good flow when he does urinate and doesn't appear to have a bean.
Posted 2008-08-21 9:32 AM (#90104 - in reply to #90098) Subject: RE: Strange Question....
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Posts: 690 Location: missouri
If you try to clean with either KY jelly or Excalibur sheath cleaner, does he relax at all? if not, try scratching his rear end and see if he won't drop. Use surgical gloves and warm water to clean him up... good luck. Sometimes much older geldings don't drop and you have to reach up and gently pull it down....
Posted 2008-08-21 10:28 AM (#90108 - in reply to #90104) Subject: RE: Strange Question....
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Be very careful.SOme geldings tolerate it,and some won't! I'm sure you know to stand facing the back of the horse and to the side,and don't lean down to look at what you are doing.I know of a lady that was cow kicked and lost several of her teeth by leaning down and taking a look at a too close range.
Posted 2008-08-21 10:32 AM (#90109 - in reply to #90098) Subject: RE: Strange Question....
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Posts: 326 Location: Gallatin, TN
Cleaning the sheath is not a problem, he does resist but only slightly. However, he never drops at all during urination, not even after he has finished.
Posted 2008-08-21 12:40 PM (#90117 - in reply to #90098) Subject: RE: Strange Question....
Location: Central Arkansas
He could just be a lazy urinator. If, his sheath is totally clean. But, sometimes geldings can also get a growth that makes it uncomfortable for them to "drop their pants". It is common in geldings with pink or light skin in that area. You might want to consult your vet.
Posted 2008-08-21 12:52 PM (#90118 - in reply to #90117) Subject: RE: Strange Question....
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Posts: 326 Location: Gallatin, TN
Originally written by brushycreekranch on 2008-08-21 12:40 PM
He could just be a lazy urinator. If, his sheath is totally clean. But, sometimes geldings can also get a growth that makes it uncomfortable for them to "drop their pants".....
Well put, I love the "drop your pants" way of saying it. Thanks to you and your vet spouse for the information.
Strange Question....
Is it something that I should be concerned about? He is very healthy and has a good flow when he does urinate and doesn't appear to have a bean.
Well put, I love the "drop your pants" way of saying it. Thanks to you and your vet spouse for the information.